Army man to run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 50 days for 'Green India'

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Published on April 1, 2021 - Duration: 02:07s

Army man to run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 50 days for 'Green India'

Indian Army athlete Velu P, an athlete is on a mission to spread the message for 'Green India'.

Velu will run 4,000 kilometers from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in just 50 days.

The Indian Army flagged off his journey from Srinagar.

From Srinagar he will pass Delhi, Bombay, Indore, Bangalore and Kanyakumari.

"My target is 50 days but I want finish it in 46-47 days.

My message is 'Green Awareness' and 'Oneness and One Spirit'.

This run is also for a friend from India team who passed away" said Velu P.


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